Joe wants to support his claim that dirt bike racing can be dangerous, he found these sources. Select the proper checkboxes to which CUES features each source has.
CUE FEATURES-
Unbiased
Current
Expert
Supported
Claim 1. A June 2020 blog post by a teen who competes in dirt bike racing.
Claim 2. A 2018 illustrated Article by a retired doctor who treated head injuries in athletes
Claim 3. A 1990 ad with diagrams from a
Manufacturer of dirt bike helmets
Which CUE feature do these go too???
To determine the relevant cue feature for each source, we can analyze the information provided.
1. A June 2020 blog post by a teen who competes in dirt bike racing.
- Unbiased: This source may not be impartial as the author is a teenager involved in the activity being discussed. Therefore, it is generally not considered unbiased.
- Current: Since it is a June 2020 blog post, it can be considered current because it was published relatively recently.
- Expert: Although the author is a participant in dirt bike racing, being a teen may not necessarily indicate expertise in the field.
- Supported: Without more information, it cannot be determined if this source provides evidence or support for the claim.
2. A 2018 illustrated article by a retired doctor who treated head injuries in athletes.
- Unbiased: Since the author is a retired doctor, they may have professional experience and knowledge that can potentially provide an unbiased perspective.
- Current: The article is from 2018, which might not be considered recent for verifying the current state of dirt bike racing's dangers.
- Expert: The author's experience as a doctor who treated head injuries in athletes indicates expertise in evaluating the risks associated with sports.
- Supported: Considering the focus of the doctor's article on head injuries in athletes, it is likely to provide support for the claim that dirt bike racing can be dangerous.
3. A 1990 ad with diagrams from a manufacturer of dirt bike helmets.
- Unbiased: Since it is an advertisement from a manufacturer, the information might not be completely unbiased as it serves a promotional purpose.
- Current: This source is not current as it is from 1990, making it nearly 30 years old.
- Expert: The manufacturer may have expertise in helmet design, but as an advertisement, it may not provide comprehensive information about the dangers of dirt bike racing.
- Supported: It is possible that the ad could provide some support for the claim by promoting the use of helmets for protection, but this would depend on the content of the ad.
Based on the analysis above, the best selections for each source would be:
1. Claim 1: Current
2. Claim 2: Unbiased, Expert, Supported
3. Claim 3: Supported
Please note that the cues identified are based on the given information and assumptions made. It is always important to critically evaluate sources and consider additional information before making conclusions.